Section 1
Setting the stage
Orientation to the training and industry overview
Topics covered:
- History of the Offshore Industry
- Offshore vs. Onshore Oil and Gas Production
- Challenges Unique to Offshore
- Expected Industry Trends
Section 2
Exploration Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle
Lessons on the exploration phase of the offshore project lifecycle
Topics covered:
- Oil and Gas Value Chain
- Exploration Phase Overview
- Seismic Surveys
- Exploration Drilling
- Appraisal Drilling
- Cost of Exploration
- Services & Companies Contracted
Section 3
Development Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle
Lessons on the development phase of the offshore project lifecycle
Topics covered:
- Development Phase Overview Part One
- Developmental Phase Overview Part Two
- Field Development Planning
- Well Costs
- Development Drilling & Completion
- Infrastructure Construction & Installation
- Services & Companies Contracted
Section 4
Production Phase of the Offshore Project Lifecycle
Lessons on the production phase of the offshore project lifecycle
Topics covered:
- Production Phase Overview
- Stages of Production Phase
- Surface Production Facilities & FPSO Offloading
- Production Economics
- Services & Companies Contracted
Section 5
Challenges in the Offshore Environment
Review of the key challenges unique to the offshore environment
Topics covered:
- Overview
- Technological Challenges
- Health & Safety Challenges
- Environmental Challenges
- Economic Hurdles
Section 6
Oil & Gas in Guyana and Project Update
Review of the oil and gas sector in Guyana and an update on Guyana’s offshore projects
Topics covered:
- Oil and Gas in Guyana Overview
- History of Oil and Gas in Guyana
- ExxonMobil in Guyana and Discoveries to Date
- ExxonMobil Liza Projects
- Other Oil & Gas Developers in Guyana